• ## Essential Units for NVQ MBA with Health and Social Care Course **Module 1: Foundations of Healthcare Management** * • **im_introduction_to_healthcare_management** - Introduction to healthcare management, its scope, and core principles
• im_leadership_and_governance_in_healthcare** - Leadership styles, effective governance mechanisms, and ethical behavior in healthcare
• im_financial_management_in_healthcare** - Financial planning, budgeting, cost management, and revenue cycle analysis in healthcare
• Module 2: Healthcare Systems and Services** * • **im_health_systems_and_services** - An overview of the different healthcare systems (public, private, community), healthcare services (medical, surgical, mental health), and healthcare financing models
• im_health_policy_and_regulation** - Key health policies, regulations, and legal frameworks impacting healthcare delivery
• im_health_financing** - Public and private health financing mechanisms, insurance systems, and cost-containment strategies
• Module 3: Healthcare Leadership and Management** * • **im_leadership_styles_in_healthcare** - Different leadership styles, effective communication, delegation, and motivation techniques in healthcare
• im_managing_a_healthcare_team** - Building a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, and promoting continuous improvement
• im_motivating_and_leading_healthcare_professionals** - Creating a positive work environment, promoting professional development, and fostering a sense of belonging
• Module 4: Healthcare Policy and Advocacy** * • **im_health_policy_cycle** - The process of policy development, implementation, and evaluation in healthcare
• im_advocacy_and_influencing_change** - Strategies for advocating for healthcare policies, influencing decision-makers, and promoting healthcare reform
• im_ethical_considerations_in_healthcare policy** - Ethical principles and values in healthcare policy, addressing issues of equity, access, and quality
• Module 5: Healthcare Finance and Economics** * • **im_financial_management_in_healthcare** - Financial planning, budgeting, cost management, and revenue cycle analysis in healthcare
• im_health_economics** - Understanding the relationship between healthcare, the economy, and public health
• im_financial_challenges_and_opportunities in healthcare** - Financial sustainability, risk management, and strategic planning in healthcare organizations
• Module 6: Healthcare Research and Innovation** * • **im_research_methods_in_healthcare** - Different research methods and their application in healthcare
• im_clinical_research_in_healthcare** - Clinical trials, ethical considerations, and regulatory requirements in clinical research
• im_health_technology_and_innovation** - Emerging technologies and innovations in healthcare, including artificial intelligence, big data, and personalized medicine
• Module 7: Healthcare Leadership and Management Development** * • **im_developing_effective_leadership_skills** - Building strong communication, delegation, and conflict resolution skills
• im_motivating_and_leading_healthcare_professionals** - Creating a positive work environment, fostering collaboration, and promoting continuous improvement
• im_managing_change and uncertainty** - Adapting to rapid changes in the healthcare landscape, embracing innovation, and fostering resilience
• Module 8: Healthcare Ethics and Social Responsibility** * • **im_ethical_principles_in_healthcare** - Core ethical principles and values in healthcare, including confidentiality, autonomy, and justice
• im_social responsibility of healthcare professionals** - Ethical considerations and responsibilities related to patient care, confidentiality, and social justice
• im_health equity and social justice in healthcare** - Addressing disparities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes, promoting social inclusion, and advocating for marginalized communities
• Module 9: Healthcare Policy Advocacy and Leadership** * • **im_advocacy_strategies_for_healthcare** - Effective advocacy techniques, lobbying, and coalition building
• im_policy_development and implementation** - Engaging in policy dialogue, influencing decision-makers, and advocating for healthcare reform
• im_leadership_and_building_support_for_advocacy** - Mobilizing resources, building a strong network, and fostering collaboration among healthcare stakeholders
  
• im_global health issues and policy** - Global health challenges, pandemics, and emerging infectious diseases
• im_leadership and management in a global healthcare context** - Managing healthcare systems across borders, addressing cultural and ethical considerations, and advocating for global health equity

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.